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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28

The seat in Congress made vacant by the
death OF Mr.. Seth G. Moffatt, of Michigan,
will be holly contested by several patriots
who are entirely willing to assume the re-
sponsibilities and emoluments that 90 with
it. The district is strongly Republican
The election will be held in January, and
the chances of Mr. Jay Hubbell for securing
the Republican nomination are said to be
very good
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28

President Cleveland's telegram of condo
ence to Mrs. Manning, on the death of her
husband, expressed personal grief that
was evidently genuine. There was an alb
sence of form in the wording, aud the senti-
ments were such as come only from the
heart The President and Mr.. Manning
were intimate friends, both socially and
politically.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28
What He Prays For.

From the Ne,o York World LDen,.)
The talk in Chicago is that Mr. MedIll prays
every night that Mr. Blaine may yet repudiate
that interview pertaining to the Presidents
tariff message.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28

During the past year Boston has shown
her sympathy for Irish tenants IN very
substantial manner. She has sent them
5000, 900, which has gone into the pockets of
English landlords for rent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28

The directors of the Western National
Bank, Of which Mr.. Manning was Presi-
dent, refuse to say anything about the sue
cession to'that position till after the funeral
The reporter who tried TO get them to talk
on the subject could have been engaged in
more decorous business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28

Jacksonville's Subtropical Exposition
VIII doubtless be in good shape by the day
fixed for its opening. The management
will make great mistake if it permits the
opening to be postponed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28

Mr. Blaine is said TO be always imagining
he has some dread disease. On one occasion
he bad n pimple ON his face, and directly be-
gan to talk about cancer. Mr. Blaine has a
very vivid imagination. He even imagines
he will some day be President.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28

There are good many things which the
city authorities can do the coming year
that will contribute largely to Savannah's
prosperity. Attention has been called to
several OF them in the MORNING NEWS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28

Canvassers for subscriptions for the JAS
per Festival viii begin their work to-day.
They should meet with such prompt
and liberal responses that they will think
their task an easy one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28
A Very Weak Prop.

From the Galveston Ne,os (Dem,.)
The Republican party used to be propped
with bayonetS. Now it places its reliance upon
congeres of clubs. 1t is naturally party of
violence and intimidation anyhow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28

A careful canvass of press opinions on the
question of a postal telegraph is said to
show decided majority against the PROPOSE
ton in any of the shapes in which it has
been presented.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28

The Republicans expect to diffuse new
lite into their party by means of club con-
ventions in different States. The Republi-
can animal is very sick, and it is doubtful
if any amount Of physic can save him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28

1t has bsen some days since the country
heard anything about Mr.. Joseph Chamber
lain and his gold-rimmed spectacles. He
must be having a very quiet time in
Canada.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28

The Southern States are in condition Of
healthy development. This is better than
having a Southern man for Vice President.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28

How is the Savannah, Dublin and West
ern railroad getting along! Little or moth
ing has been heard of its affairs lately. Has
the Central got its grip on it sure enough.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28

A Republican journal in Baltimore heads
a Washington dispatch, "Good-by to
Maryland" and follows in the next line
with the statement, "No more Offices for
this State" II the esteemed editor is
anxious for Office, he should move to New
York and become Democrat.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28
A Republican Led Astray.

From the New York Press Rep.)
Virginia is doubtful State. A Republican
club in each one of its 100 counties TO see that
the voters were brought out and their, votes
counted, might make it not a doubtful but
Republican State
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28

Doubtless good many of those who got
a headache on Christmas win not get rid of
it until after New Years. Nobody envies
them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28

is an interes ing, entertaining and valuable
addition to the publications of that city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28
Let Them Remain Absent.

From the Philnderphta Times (Dent.)
glance at the cable dispatches will convince
any that the United States is, to use an Irish
bull, literally swarming with pugilistic abb
SentPeS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28
CURRENT COMMENT.
It is ALWAYS in Order.

From the Baltimore american (Rcp.)
The hot house for Presidential booms is being
put in order. List of preferences are making
their appearance in every direction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-28

All subscriptions payable in advance, and
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Weekly and Monthly Subscriptions, and
subscribers can make arrangements, if they
desire, to pay subscriptions at their resi-
dences, avoiding the inconvenience of call
ing at the Business Office.
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The Morning News in the City.


On and after Jan. l, 1888, the MORNING
NEWS viii begin, on its own account, the
City Delivery of its Daily Morning Issue.
The City Delivery will be in charge of a
competent Superintendent, and win be I'M
der the direct supervision of the Business
Office.
The delivery in those parts of the City
distant from the Publication Office will be
made by wagon, and thus place the paper
in the hands of subscribers at the earliest
moment after leaving tie press.
The City Delivery of the MORNING NEWS
viii be as efficient as mcney and experience
can make it, and nothing will be left undone
10 have the service unexceptionaL None
but competent carriers will be employed,
and every attention will be given to make
the delivery satisfactory to the readers of
the MORNING NEWS in whatever part of the
City they may reside
The terms for the Daily, delivered every
day, in any part of the City, are as follows:
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-01-13
JOB N SON.

Mercury registered 30 degrees below
zero Sunday morning.
Remember the lecture by j. Z. Lawson
ut Normal Hall Friday evening.
Mrs. Norman Atwood of Cambridge. is
stopping with her daughter, Mrs. McFar-
land.
from the West, where they have been the
past year.
The week of prayer closed with union
services at the Baptist church on Sunday
evening. which was we'll attended.
Miss Ryan, graduate of the Normal
School, and now occupying position III
the st. Adams graded school, recently
visited friends in town.
The closing exercises of the Normal
school commence on Sunday next, with
sermon before the graduates by Rev.
| l.. =. Tucker at the NJ. E. church.
Revs. A. A. Smith and Thomas Crudg-
inton presented their congregations on
| the first Sabbath of the year, with cards
bearing appropriate thoughts for the new
year.
The huge boiler lately purchased by
Mr.. Kimball, of Lowell, which was SO
| difficult to handle when starting from
| Hefes IcaCDeu It's ueSbiId6iou sdlClJ v"
Saturday, being a week on the road.
j. p. Lamson, Esq, will lecture at
Normal Hall next Friday evening at
O'Clock, on The Law of Labor" The
band will be in attendance and give d
short concert previous to the lecture
Single tickets % cents; two for 40 cts.
Closing exercises of the State Norma
School, johnson. Vt. Lecture: Th'
Law ofthe Land" by j. 7. Lamson. Esq.
of Cabot, Friday evening, Jan. Ia. Elk
animation for admission. Saturday, Ser
7 mon before the school by Rev. La X
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-01-13
CAM & RIDGE,

| Mrs. Myron Putnam is decidedly bet
| ter,
Mrs. John Bryant returned to Ando-
YER. N. H., Friday.
The oyster supper at the NJ. E. church
has been postponed indefinitely.
Charles Corse and wife are to carry ON
the farm vacated by George Lee.
We are glad to be able to report gain
| in the case of Lincoln Cook, though he is
yet unable t" be about.
Judson Kinsley and bride attended
church at the Boro last Sunday. Con-
| CALCULATIONS are yet in order.
George Lee and family intend to occu-
pv the rooms at Enoch Austin's. vacated
by Fred Montague, who has gone down
country"
The friends OF Joseph Meleidy took
the opportunity OH Friday evening to
greet him once more and inquire about
his western trip.
A representative of this paper will be
at the post-offire in Cambridge. Tuesday,
Jan. IS. from II to p. IN. Pay for your
paper then and arrange for such papers
as you wish to club with.
The Aurora Borealis. better known az
the Northern Lights, together with the
.tgreater and lesser lights set to rule the
night made a brilliant and beautiful
display on the evening of the 9TH.
Numbers from this and adjoining towns
attended the oyster supper at the Con-
gregational church on Friday evening.
| Exercises consisting of instrumental and
vocal music, recitatiOns, etc., preceded
the supper. and were we'll rendered. The
proceeds go to help the building fund.
The road through the Boro was sur
veyed five rods wide, but four rods of
| Il 1,
making the width nine rods, and it near
" averages this now. An unusual, but
! desirable conclusion was decided upon
by the old village fathers all will agree.
The SD birthday of DR.. Salmon Brush
occurred last Friday. He resides in the
house where he was born, which was
built by Abner Brush, Esq, in 1902, and
is one of the oldest houses in town. The
frame of Homer Learned's tenement for
merly belonged to the Palmer house, one
of the earlier dwellings. The doctor en-
joys good health. Notwithstanding the
many physical injuries he has received
during the past few years; and what is
rare for one of his age, reads without
glasses.
| One of the daily papers received al
this post office states that hautauqua
circle is To be organized here. More than
four years ago one was organized here
with six members the first year and IL the
second. Good work was accomplished.
Local meetings were discontinued after
the first year, but nearly all members
continued the course of reading through
several years. A member of the class OF
SO was at Round Lake, n. Y, i'll 1884
and participated in reunion exercises
Several finished the 4th year during the
past summer. and have only to receive d.
plomas in order to be regular graduates
of the Chautauqua University.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-01-13
FLETCHER.

Mrs. S. J. Scott is sick with nervous
prostration.
Mr.. Prouty, of Swanton Falls, is visit
ing friends in town.
Eva Robinson is spending the winter
in johnson, keeping house for her sister,
who is attending school there.
Aunt Hannah Chase. who is quite
feeble. is staying with her daughter.
Mrs. g. X. Leach. She is nearly 81. and
it seems quite imprudent for her to live
alone.
E. NJ. Strait, who went west several
years ago, has decided to make that coun-
try his future home, and has now sent
east for his family to join him at Blu
ena Vista, Cal. They started from st.
Adams last week Teesday. They were
to stop at Fairburg, Neb., for a brief Wis
it with her sister, Mrs. Story, and her
niece, Mrs. Warner Scott. Mrs. Strait
will be much missed by the community
and the church, of which she is a useful
and Conscientious member. We are sure
her many friends will unite in wishing
that she may not only be useful. but
prosperous and happy In her new home,
as she deserves to be, and that the Divine
blessing may ever attend her and hers.
The new town of Mayetta, Kansas, of
which mention was recently made, is but
few weeks old, but is already running
several business houses, and only the cold
weather prevents the erection of more
until spring. The depot is finished, a
post-otfice established and the business
lots mostly sold. The owners of the ad-
jacent land will Immediately lay off more
land for that purpose. DR.. Rood has
bought five lots and will put up buildings
on some of them, if not all. in the spring.
We gather these facts, with many others
of interest in regard to the new town so
recently come Into existence on the farm
of William Lunger, from the Holton Sig
nal, Il large eight page paper published
| eta is only % miles from Topeka. ami
erything bids iair tor the rapid growth
and future prosperity of the town.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-01-13
Annual Collecting Trip.

In accordance with the usual custom
a representative Of this paper will be
at the places named below for the pur-
pose OF receiving subscriptions for the
NEWS AND CITIZEN and other periodi-
Gals with which we club. Many are
availing themselves of the remarkable
offer we make for this paper and the
New York Tribune, and we expect
many more will fall into the line. Read
The offer in first column. Our agent
can be found at the post-office in each
town on the dates given:
Stowe, Tuesday, Jan. IL, from -
to 8 p. M, and Wednesday, Jan. ~,
from a. m. to II m.
Wolcott. Thursday, Jan. Is, from
1890 to 4.30 p. m.
Eden Mills, Friday, Jan. IA, from
1890 to 1890; and at Eden Corners
same day from l TO p. m.
North Hyde Park, Saturday, Jan.
10, from 10 a. m. to 8 p. m.
Cambridge, Tuesday, Jan. Is, from
II 10 4 p. m.
Jacksonville, Wednesday, Jan. 10,
from a. m. to p. m.
Waterville, Thursday, Jan. Goth,
from | a. m. to p. m.
Belvidere, Friday, Jan. 81, from II
a. N. to 2 p. m.
johnson, Saturday, Jan. %, from
10 a. m. to p. m.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-01-13
EDEN

Calvin Foss has moved to Hyde Park
and George Boyce has moved into the
house vacated by Foss.
Religious meetings have been held at
the Mills the past week. Rev. Mr.. Wor-
then presiding. Eight persons were bap-
tized and considerable interest has been
manifested.
A representative of this paper will be at
the post-ntfice in Eden Mills. Friday. Jan.
II. from 1890 to 1870. and at post-office
Eden Corners. same day. from l to 3 p.
IN. Pay tor your paper then and arrange
Tor such papers as yOu wish to club with
a family Christmas tree and birthday
party was enjoyed at the residence OF
Henry Putnam on the afternoon ana eve
ming of Dec. IS. it being the 5Sth birth
day of Mrs. L. Five sons by her first
marriage, accompanied by their wives
and children, and one unmarried son by
the second marriage constituted the Wis
Ting party. Twenty -four in all sat down
To the feast. The tree was valued al
abOst S25. and bore $40 for Mrs. Matilda
Atwell from her Lieces, flannel dress
pattern for Mrs. Putnam and articles toe
numerous to mention in China. glass ant
woplen goods. Such gatherings arr
pleasant and worthy of repetition.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-01-13

The lyceum Friday evening was in
teresting, aud the question, afIeI
being ably discussed. was decided il
the negative.
Regular convocalion of Tucker
Chapter at johnson. Friday. Jan. IA
at l O'Clock p. m, for work d in
stal!ation of officers.
Asa Oher is cultivating his patience
and severe fplnn at present, and il
Is feared the fel0n will hold out longer
than his patience.
f. w. Smith, of Wells River. SON
in-law of G. w. Gates. received n
Christmas present of $50 from eli
ent with whom he hal settled short
time before.
Interesting meetings have heen held
at the Conversational vestry during
the week of prayer. the interest war
ranling a continuance of the meetings
this week.
Rev. Mr.. Hyde attended funeral
at Ellen IN Sunday. His regular SER
vice at Gilmore in the morning was,
conducted by Willis Marshall, who
also conducted the evening service
here.
The ladies' circle of the Congrega-
tional church is to spend Friday af-
ternoon with Mr.. and Mrs. Ami Mum
son. Conveyance has been provided
for all who desire to 60, leaving the
village at 2 p. m. Tea at o'clock.
Some one broke in two windows in
Curriers' back store last week with
the evident intention of entering the
store, but were frightened away or
left for some reason. Currier says it
was because the goods were marked
so low they could not afford to steal
them.
We are always glad to receive news
communications from our friends, in
GLIDING the whole range of local hap
penings, obituary notices, personals,
weddings, etc. Don't wait for some
one else to report, but jot down the
facts yourself, not forgetting to sign
your name TO the copy
The officers of the lyceum for the
last half of the winter term are as
follows: Tommy Cheney, Pres. Mer-
ton Shattuck, Vice Pres. Matte
Lyon, Sec; Business Com, Carlos
Conant, Howard McNall, Florence
Bryant, Bertha Terrill, Hattie Rich
Musical Directress, Winnie Cheney.
We are requested to say that the
''new road TO Stowe is in good con-
dition and makes a pleasant route in
winter. In going TO Stowe and back
it saves about two miles travel and
all of the hills and drifts. Fred Law
renee, who lives on the road, says no
one need have any fear of being asked
to help build new road if they do
travel that way: that he don't ask for
help to build the road until he and the
town are out of debt, but simply
wants people to travel that way this
winter and get acquainted with the
route.
At the annual meeting of fire dis
trict No. l, Jan. 3, the following of
ficers were elected: G.. w. Dotv,
Moderator; Ii. b. George, Clerk !;
G. w. poty, chief engineer, A. o.
Gates, LIST assistant, +. B. Living
slon, I'd assistant; d. J. Stafford,
chairman of prudential committee 4;
J. p. Clement I'd and w. B. Cutting
Sd; Fl. B. George, collector and |
treasurer; D. j. Stafford, Auditor.
G. w. Doty, D. j. Stafford and A. O.
Gales were appointed a committee to
the matter of purchasing
new engine and to report at an adj
burned meeting, Jan. II, at p. NJ.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-01-13

Boston, Jan. 18th, 1887.
PoULTRY.-POultryI Is fairly firm, with the aid
of good weather, but there is an Over.supply of
frozen turkeys and chickens. About the best price
that can be realized on western turkeys is lie,
with frozen chickens dull at 90l0c. But for
choice soft chickens the position is different, and
such would bring at least l5c. A few soft north.
ern turkeys of good quality would also bring a
fancy price.
BUrTER.-The market is firm, especially for
the best creameries Choice oreameries in job
lots 32G36cs round lots, extra western, ldL32c
eXtr. northern 81 1892 Lee; ezra firsts, 260l
2Sc. ; good Junes, 22d24c. fair tc good 1912 lc ;
cries, 2S G29c. fine Iowa factory ladies', 2lG23 ID
cents; imitation creamery, 25lI26c. bakers but
ter and Old, log l5c.
CHEEsE-The market is firm for cheese Sage,
l49I6c.; good to choice northern, lIl-2Gl3 I-2c;
western, 3Gl3 Lee; low grades, 9dl0c: The
Liverpool quotation is 63s.
EGGs.-There have been more eggs arriving,
and the market is less firm in consequence Still
the position of fancy fresh is not changed. Near
by and fresh easterns "a d36c; eastern firstS g
| G3Oc; northern, 2~a29c; western, 2S,d29c.
BEANs.-On beans the market is firmer: Yer
| mont small manipulated pea, $l.759l.s5; New
| YORK small pea, 81 6091 20; large pea, 81. 60
medium, ) Bog l60; yellow eye improved, 5 l.55d
l.6O; red kidney, l.75Gl.95.
| POTATOEs.-There is demand for potatoes
| when the weather permits, and the market is
steady IN the matter of prices: Houlton rose, 81
| 963c.; Hoult0n hebrons, SIC; Aroostook rose, 81
96oc; hehrons, 63 G65c; Vermont rose, SOC; he
brons, 55 a 5Sc; New York rose, Soc; hebrons, 81
| 9osc; northern burbanks, 50d55c.
! tLoUR.-Quotations Fine, So. 50d30O; extras
and seconds, $3.2004 %; Michigan stone, S4.25o
| 30; winter wheat, straight and rollers, $4.50o
| 1925 ol5.75.
| CoRN.-There is good export req uest for corr
SO lar as steamer room can be obtained, but tn
| local market is dun, owing to n more plentiful
supply here just now. The position of prices i
| well maintained: High mixed, 53 l-2054c; steam
er mixed, 52c; no grade, 1891 l-2c.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-01-13
JEFFERSoNVILLE.

| Fred Hawley i home on the sick list.
Almon Hawley is visiting his uncle
Mr.. FarnswOrth, of Middlebury.
Lewis Wood now wears smiling coun.
terance, for a daughter graces his house
hold.
Rev. Mr.. Titus. of Alburgh, preached
an Interesting discourse to an attentive
audience on Sunday.
Mr.. Blanchard. of New Hampshire. a
resident of this place nearly 80 years ago.
is stopping ut Mr.. Obrr's.
Episcopal service at the Uiion church
next Sunday. at 1890 Il. M. with the
Holy Communion and offerings for mis-
SiOns.
Mr.. Worthen. the evangelist. has been
holding Il series of meetings at this place.
Monday evening he gave lecture on
temperance.
On Wednesday night of last week as
Frank Powell was unloading logs, one of
them rolled on to his foot. injuring it so
as to confine him to the house.
A representative of this paper will be
at the post-otfice in JPtfersohvile. We'd
nesday, Jan. 10. from 8 Il. M. to 3 p. m.
Pay for your paper then and arrange for
such papers as you wish to club with.
Joe Gallup aud Allen Sinclair have the
job of filling the ice-house at this station,
and also the ice-hOuse at the creamery.
III. W. Varnum fills all of the ice-hOuses
on the Boston and Lowell railroad from
Swantnn to st. Johnsbury.
On Wednesday evening of last week a
large party gathered at Ernest Melendy's
to-remind them of the 50th anniversary
of their marriage. Several valuable pres
ents were left them. the one OF the most
value being the deed of the farm upon
which they live. which was given by
their father, Ii. N. Melendy.
The Mite Society met at D. C. Girls
wold's on Tuesday evening, aud the same
evening G. d. Cleveland held a musical
entertainment at the Town Hall for the
purpose of starting a singing-school, and
having obtained the required number. he
held the first school Saturday evening.
Thursday evening he started school at
East Cambridge.
Saturday morning as Frank Thomas
was coming to the saw-mill with load
of logs. his horses became frightened
near Herbert Wilson's and ran with the
load for quite Il distance, when the front
sled became detached and the horses ran
with that nearly TO Lyman Seeley's, ran
against tree and were stopped. The
horses sustained some injuries. On the
afternoon of the same day Mrs. Wood
came near having runaway, her horse
being frightened by team coming up
behind and passing her. Her horse was
almost unmanageable, but she succeeded
in refining it under the store shed with
out any damage being done.